Teaching Assistant

The Potteries Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. The Trust is a vibrant Learning Community working to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The Trust seeks to deliver high quality parental engagement, pastoral support and the pooling of resources and expertise to achieve an Outstanding learning experience and outcomes for all our children and young people. Institutions work together to foster high quality academic and pastoral support, utilising the best elements of educational research in moving existing strong practice to outstanding in every sense. Biddulph High school is a popular Academy with just under 800 students on roll, situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Knypersley and enjoying an excellent reputation. The Trust is a vibrant learning community, working hard in the areas that we serve to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The school is an Ofsted graded GOOD.  We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and extremely hard-working team of staff. The successful applicant will be working under the guidance of the SENDCo. As a member of our Teaching Assistants, you will be committed to:  Provide support in addressing the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Provide pastoral support to students within the school environment. Receive and supervise students. Participate in the comprehensive assessment of students to determine those in need of particular help. Support provision for students with additional needs. Provide feedback to students and teachers in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour and attendance etc. Inspiring students with enthusiasm for learning. Creating a stimulating and nurturing learning environment. Working effectively and making a significant contribution to our school. Relevant experience and qualifications are ideal but not essential. The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.